Lake Charles Fabrication Center

The Future of American Defense is Modernized Here

The Lake Charles Fabrication Center in southwest Louisiana stands as Northrop Grumman’s premier hub for agile aircraft sustainment and parts manufacturing, seamlessly integrating advanced reverse engineering and multidisciplinary fabrication. Renowned for delivering mission-critical, zero-defect solutions, it is the trusted partner for rapid support and modernization across all aircraft platforms and parts.

105,000 sq. ft of fabrication floor space

Over half a million sq. ft of hangar space

Located at the Chennault International Airpark

105,000 sq. ft of fabrication floor space

Where cutting-edge technology meets exceptional craftsmanship.

The Fabrication Center’s capabilities enable swift responses to sustainment and modernization needs, ensuring that parts and solutions reach customers faster than ever before.

Digital Design & Engineering

  • 3D Modeling
  • Digital Engineering
  • Precision Scanning

Digital Design & Engineering

Finishing & Surface Treatment

  • Assembly/Sub Assembly
  • On-Site Finishing & Coating Capabilities

Finishing & Surface Treatment

Machining & Forming

  • Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Machining
  • Coordinate Measuring Machining
  • Hydroforming
  • Milling

Machining & Forming

Maintenance, Overhaul & Support

  • Aircraft Heavy Checks
  • Program & Production Support
  • Schedule & Capacity Management

Maintenance, Overhaul & Support

Structural Fabrication & Repair

  • Assembly/Sub Assembly
  • Composite Repair
  • Sheet Metal Fabrication
  • Tube Fabrication

Structural Fabrication & Repair

Fabrication in Focus

Magic Craftsman

Magic Craftsman

E-6B Mercury

E-6B Mercury

Multi-Role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) Surveillance Sensor

Multi-Role Electronically Scanned Array (MESA) Surveillance Sensor

RACER: Digitally Transforming Sustainment and Modernization

RACER: Digitally Transforming Sustainment and Modernization

Summary

The Lake Charles Fabrication Center is Northrop Grumman’s key facility for agile aircraft sustainment and parts manufacturing, blending advanced reverse engineering, digital design, and multidisciplinary fabrication to deliver rapid, zero-defect modernization solutions.

Key Takeaways

The Lake Charles Fabrication Center blends cutting-edge technology with expert craftsmanship to modernize American defense by rapidly producing and upgrading aircraft parts, ensuring mission readiness and advanced sustainment capability.

  • Lake Charles Fabrication Center enables fast, high-quality aircraft sustainment and parts production using cutting-edge technology and skilled craftsmanship.
  • Integrated digital engineering and advanced fabrication at Lake Charles accelerate delivery of mission-critical aircraft modernization.

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